IN THE LAB
Climate Change Might Bring More Rains To Indonesia
Small changes to individual plants such as the closing of their stomata can have an impact on global rainfall patterns, scientists say.
Universal Antibody Drug Against HIV Developed
Hong Kong scientists have developed a bispecific antibody that ‘kills two birds with one stone’ and can neutralize virtually all known strains of HIV.
F1 Race Data Sheds Light On Social Conflict
By analyzing data from F1 races, an international research group has demonstrated that conflict is more likely to occur between rivals of similar social status.
Solving The Puzzle Of Bacteria Propeller Assembly
Using high-speed atomic force microscopy, Japanese researchers have gained a better understanding of the stepwise assembly of bacterial flagella.
Zika Vaccine Candidate Produced In Insect Cells
Chinese scientists have used insect cells to produce Zika envelope proteins that can elicit a protective immune response against Zika infection in mice.
A Porous Material That Remembers Its Shape
Scientists in Japan have created a porous crystal that can change and retain its shape depending on the prevailing conditions.
Rabies Virus Protein Helps Send Drugs To The Brain
Using a protein produced by the rabies virus, scientists in China have developed a nanoparticle which could lead to better treatments for Parkinson’s disease.
Holey Graphene Boosts Hydrogen Production
Graphene riddled with holes can protect metal electrodes from acid degradation, thereby increasing the efficiency of hydrogen production during electrolysis.
How Transient Synapses Shape The Brain
Researchers in Japan have revealed that subplate neurons form transient synapses with newborn neurons and send signals to control their migration.
